Petitioners sought protection under Section 482 Cr.P.C. against threats from opposing parties in a marriage dispute. State counsel refuted threat perception using police statements. Single Judge ordered dismissal of the petition.
Petition for protection of life and liberty is dismissed on the ground of no threat perception.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
CRM-M-11557-2019
Date of Decision: 12.04.2019
Sapna and another
.... Petitioners
Versus
State of Punjab and others
.... Respondents
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAMENDRA JAIN
Present: Mr. Mayank Bansal, Advocate for the petitioners.
Mr. AS Gill, DAG, Punjab.
RAMENDRA JAIN, J. (ORAL)
Prayer in this petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C., has been made for issuance of directions to respondents No. 1 to 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of respondents No. 4 to 7, as they have got married against the wishes of private respondents.
By producing copies of statements of the petitioners made before the police, learned State counsel contends that there is no threat perception to the petitioners. The same are taken on record. Be tagged at the appropriate place.
In view of the above, the instant petition is dismissed.
April 12, 2019 (RAMENDRA JAIN) rishu JUDGE
Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No
RISHU KATARIA 2019.05.06 12:56 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document
2 issues framed by the court
Whether protection of life and liberty should be granted to petitioners against threats arising from contested marriage.
Whether there is credible threat perception requiring intervention under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Sapna and another
State of Punjab
Ramendra Jain
As recorded by the court registry
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